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Kentucky net farm income is expected to dip to less than $1.5 billion in 2016, down from $1.7 billion in 2015 and potentially its lowest level since 2010. A significant decline in cash receipts the past couple of years, plus the end of tobacco buyout payments in 2014, have been the major reasons behind the rapid fall in Kentucky’s net farm income since peaking at nearly $3 billion in 2013.

While we like to think of the holidays as a picture-perfect Norman Rockwell painting, they tend to be the exact opposite and full of stress for everyone around. Think about it—from buying presents and extra food to visiting relatives you hardly ever see, stress can come from all sides during this time of the year. As a result, you may find your child acting out more than normal.

Here are some suggestions to help you and your children better navigate holiday stress.

To cast blame without also accepting claim would be arrogance at its best. Recently, I had the opportunity with a group of family members to go through some of the county roadways, retrieving litter that people had discarded as they traveled to and from. Some were likely passing through, others leaving home, or perhaps returning home.

4-H is a community of young people across America that learns leadership, citizenship and life skills. Since 1989, Kentucky 4-H has given its senior members an opportunity to attend the four-day Issues Conference to develop such skills.

The true Christmas Spirit calls for positive actions of peace on earth and good will to men.

LaRue County High School’s FFA members are doing their part by performing random acts of kindness this month.

Misty Bivens, LCHS ag teacher and FFA adviser, saw the idea for random acts of kindness on a facebook post. She shared that thought with her FFA officers who considered it a great idea. For specific acts, the members voted on activities they liked best and modified them to meet their needs.